Flying in Ottawa, Canada
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Ottawa — the nearest is Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (CYRO), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 29m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 31m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Ottawa
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau Airport
Ottawa / Carp Airport
Ottawa / Dwyer Hill Heliport
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport
Ogdensburg International Airport
Massena International Airport Richards Field
Cornwall Regional Airport
Maniwaki Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field
Malone Dufort Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:16–19:44 | 15h 29m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:44–16:16 | 8h 31m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12°C / 54°F | 0.6°C / 33°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 25.1°C / 77°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 15 km/h | 46% |
| Autumn | 14.3°C / 58°F | 6.7°C / 44°F | 16 km/h | 34% |
| Winter | -1.8°C / 29°F | -10.2°C / 14°F | 17 km/h | 42% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Ottawa, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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